MSU, Evangel sign academic agreement

MSU’s accelerated master’s program allows juniors and senior to take classes that count for both undergraduate and graduate credit in 12 areas: accounting, biology, business administration, cell and molecular biology, chemistry, geospatial sciences, material science, mathematics, natural and applied science, nursing and public administration.

Now, Evangel students can take advantage of the dual credit opportunity, too. They will pay tuition and fees to Evangel, which will award them undergraduate credit for any classes they take. They will take classes at MSU, which will award the students graduate credit.

Evangel students will also be responsible for buying MSU parking permits, but they gain access to MSU’s library and other resources.

Spence said this agreement raises Evangel’s academic profile and enhances its recruiting efforts.

“A collaborative effort off this type with a highly respected and well-known university speaks to parents of prospective students,” he said.

Nietzel said discussions about similar arrangements with other universities are underway.